The Sandplay Categorical Checklist for Sandplay Analysis by Geri Grubbs

Author:Geri Grubbs [Grubbs, Geri]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2017-03-23T04:00:00+00:00

13. Boundaries

The sandtray and what's created in it include boundaries on three dimensions: the external boundary of the tray, internal boundaries created within the scene, and the sand or base upon which the figures are placed (Bowyer, Jones). The creation or non-creation of external (tray) and base (sand) boundaries reflect the emotional and cognitive development of the subject. Mature individuals relate to the world with well-defined psychological boundaries and create these boundaries in their scene or on the sand. However, it is not unusual for an adult to set a figure or two on the edge of the tray. This should be assessed as part of the internal scene. Children younger than four years who naturally have undeveloped psychological boundaries create worlds that spill over the sides of the tray and don’t hesitate to push figures down into the sand. Such expressions are considered normal for their age.

Internal boundaries within the individual's creation reflect their willingness to let others into their space or their need for protection or separation from others (Bowyer, Jones). Rigid boundaries include fencing without entryways and heavy, solid sandwalls. Open boundaries contain gateways, connecting bridges, and roads from one area of the tray to another.

The first section lists whether or not boundaries are made and when made, the kind of boundary formed. The second section includes four kinds of dysfunctional boundaries that are occasionally created (Bowyer, Grubbs).

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